Pendleton Predictive Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

The Predictive Maintenance Technician develops, executes, and continuously improves equipment within the Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Program while supporting the ISO calibration requirements and Preventive Maintenance (PM) compliance. Using condition monitoring technologies, CMMS, and AI-assisted diagnostic tools, this role evaluates equipment health, identifies reliability risks, and supports data-driven maintenance decisions that improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, extend asset life, and enhance plant safety.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop, schedule, perform, and document predictive maintenance inspections including: Vibration Analysis, Infrared Thermography, Ultrasonic Inspection, Steam Trap Surveys, Compressed Air Leak Surveys, Mechanical Equipment Condition Audits

• Perform predictive maintenance inspections on designated assets on appropriate frequency

• Collect, analyze, trend, and interpret equipment condition data to identify: Bearing wear, Misalignment, Imbalance, Mechanical looseness, Lubrication deficiencies, Electrical faults, Thermal abnormalities, Air and steam losses

• Utilize predictive maintenance software, CMMS, digital inspection tools, and AI-assisted analytics to evaluate equipment health and recommend maintenance priorities

• Create detailed inspection reports documenting findings, severity rankings, recommended corrective actions, and equipment condition trends

• Generate work orders for corrective actions and coordinate with maintenance team, supervisors, and operations personnel to schedule repairs during PMs, shutdowns or opportunistic downtime

• Track or monitor corrective action completion, equipment condition scores, PM Program schedule compliance, Asset reliability improvements, Downtime reduction, and Maintenance cost savings

• Maintain historical equipment records to support long-term reliability improvement initiatives

• Assist Engineering Services with reliability continuous improvement projects

Isolation Calibration Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with Milliken Engineering Services ISO requirements including: Equipment calibration, Calibration verification, Out-of-tolerance investigations, Documentation compliance, Plant calibration standards, Confined space gas detector calibration, and Preventive Maintenance completion tracking

• Critical calibration responsibilities include: Digital multimeters, Process instrumentation, Yardage clocks, Beta gauges, Plant scales, Additional calibrated process equipment as assigned

Preventive Maintenance Support

Support preventive maintenance activities during major equipment repairs, plant shutdowns, or periods of increased maintenance demand.

Safety Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong commitment to Milliken's safety culture by:

  • Following all plant safety procedures
  • Participating in safety observations and continuous improvement initiatives
  • maintaining proper PPE compliance
  • Following Lockout/Tagout procedures
  • Following Arc Flash requirements
  • Supporting confined space compliance
  • Identifying and communicating equipment safety concerns

  Qualifications

  • Demonstrate excellent attendance

  • Exhibit a positive attitude and strong work ethic

  • Demonstrate initiative and a commitment to continuous learning

  • Communicate effectively with maintenance, engineering, and operations personnel

  • Possess strong mechanical troubleshooting skills

  • Possess strong electrical troubleshooting skills

  • Demonstrate proficiency with basic mathematics

  • Be proficient with computers, including Microsoft Office and maintenance software

  • Capable of documenting technical findings through written reports

  • Participate actively in Milliken's safety culture

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrate mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, problem-solving, continuous improvement mindset, team collaboration, adaptability to emerging maintenance technologies, willingness to learn new diagnostic tools and AI-assisted maintenance technologies, analytical thinking, data interpretation, reliability engineering mindset, attention to detail, planning and organization

  Desired Competencies

  • Successful candidates should demonstrate mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, problem-solving, continuous improvement mindset, team collaboration, adaptability to emerging maintenance technologies, willingness to learn new diagnostic tools and AI-assisted maintenance technologies, analytical thinking, data interpretation, reliability engineering mindset, attention to detail, planning and organization

  Pay Level

  Based on previous work experience, technical skills, education, certifications, and demonstrated knowledge. Technician or CET pay level depending on qualifications and Milliken curriculum requirements.

  Shift Premium

  This position is not eligible for shift premium.

  Reports To

  Pre-Dye Engineer

  Company Information

  Milliken & Company Pendleton Finishing Plant

  About the Role

  Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.